St. Matthews, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
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Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

18,022

Unemployment

3.6%

Poverty

8.0%

Median Home

$256,100

Median Income

$67,105

Median Rent

$1,090

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St. Matthews SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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St. Matthews, KY Cost Of Living

100
St. Matthews's Overall Cost Of Living

1.0x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	St. Matthews	Kentucky	National Average
Overall	100	90	100

Services	106	103	100
Groceries	91	90	100
Health	96	88	100
Housing	106	70	100
Transportation	105	98	100
Utilities	96	102	100

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Rankings for St. Matthews in Kentucky

Ranks #13 in Best Places To Live In Kentucky

Ranks #14 in Most Dangerous Cities In Kentucky

Ranks #14 in Richest Cities In Kentucky

Map Of St. Matthews, KY

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Population over time in St. Matthews

Year	Population	% Change
2020	18,022	-0.7%
2019	18,147	0.9%
2018	17,993	0.4%
2017	17,930	0.5%
2016	17,837	0.9%
2015	17,686	0.5%
2014	17,606	0.4%
2013	17,529	0.4%
2012	17,454	0.5%
2011	17,365	-

Race / Ethnicity in St. Matthews

White

83.6% (15,069)

African American

7.2% (1,298)

American Indian

0.1% (16)

Asian

2.8% (509)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.2% (35)

Two Or More

2.1% (376)

Hispanic

4.0% (719)

Race	St. Matthews	KY	USA
White	83.6%	84.1%	60.1%
African American	7.2%	8.0%	12.2%
American Indian	0.1%	0.2%	0.6%
Asian	2.8%	1.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	2.1%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	4.0%	3.8%	18.2%

Gender in St. Matthews

Female

51.9% (9,359)

Male

48.1% (8,663)

Gender	St. Matthews	KY	USA
Female	51.9%	50.8%	50.8%
Male	48.1%	49.2%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in St. Matthews for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

2.0% (360)

9-12th Grade

2.0% (360)

High School / GED

14.0% (2,523)

Some College

20.0% (3,604)

Associate's Degree

7.0% (1,261)

Bachelor's Degree

32.0% (5,767)

Master's Degree

15.0% (2,703)

Professional Degree

5.0% (901)

Doctorate Degree

3.0% (540)

Education	St. Matthews	KY	USA
< 9th Grade	2.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	2.0%	8.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	14.0%	33.0%	27.0%
Some College	20.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	7.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	32.0%	15.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	15.0%	7.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	5.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	3.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For St. Matthews, Kentucky

Less than $10,000

4.4% (78,656)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.2% (40,341)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.5% (117,578)

$25,000 to $34,999

7.7% (138,459)

$35,000 to $49,999

15.1% (272,255)

$50,000 to $74,999

20.8% (374,225)

$75,000 to $99,999

11.7% (211,439)

$100,000 to $149,999

15.6% (281,175)

$150,000 to $199,999

5.9% (105,820)

$200,000 or more

10.1% (182,247)

Income	St. Matthews	KY	USA
Less than $10,000	4.4%	8.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.2%	5.5%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.5%	10.4%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	7.7%	10.4%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	15.1%	13.5%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	20.8%	18.0%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.7%	12.4%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	15.6%	13.0%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	5.9%	4.5%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	10.1%	4.2%	8.3%